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While it's hard to beat the fit & finish of a Choo Choo, your electric bill would appreciate the higher SEER and HSPF of the Gibson. The Trane has the nice cabinet, demand defrost but a recip compressor. The Gibson saves you bucks, has a similar warranty and a Copeland scroll. I personally would rather have a scroll in a heat pump than a recip, they heat better in cold weather. Unless you are in an area with very low juice rates where the savings wouldn't be great with higher SEER I guess I'd go for the SEER over the name.

Appltech1,
You are right.
If I need to post a similar thread in the future, I will do so in the "residential" section.
I posted it here because I wanted a pro's opinion; without them having to worry about homeowners or others disputing the merits of each brand.
Thanks to all that have replied.
Bob

Robo would be proud that the ol' Janitrol has done me right.
I've only had to replace the indoor blower relay (twice) since it was installed. I haven't had to do anymore service to it(except annual cleanings).
Based on some of the posts I've read, I feel blessed! LOL